Super Bowl 2015: Patriots vs. Seahawks Winner, Stats Review and Highlights

By this point, every NFL fan knows the New England Patriots clinched their fourth Super Bowl on Sunday. The dynasty continued after over a decade of waiting for the next ring for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

However, that wouldn't have been possible without a questionable play call to end the game by Pete Carroll. The Seattle Seahawks were near the goal line with just seconds remaining when Russell Wilson threw a pass that Malcolm Butler intercepted.

Seattle was just one play away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for a second straight season. Instead, the rookie defensive back became an instant hero for New England fans. Just about everyone immediately questioned the decision to pass.

Analysts all over the NFL ridiculed the call, but the most shocking reactions came from Seattle players. Terence Moore of CNN.com and author Sean Jensen passed along reactions from those in the locker room:

On the other side of the field, the Patriots were exuberant over their victory. But what it took to get there was almost as memorable as the final play.

Brady, in typical fashion, was the star for New England on the biggest stage. His four touchdown passes were the most he's ever recorded in a Super Bowl. The only time he had thrown for more than two was against the Carolina Panthers following the 2003 season.

Here's a look at Brady's statistics and some of the most notable players in the Super Bowl:

Patriots Statistics
Seahawks Statistics
Passing	Comp.-Att.	Pass Yds	TD-INT
Tom Brady	37-50	328	4-2
Rushing	Carries	Yards	TD
LeGarrette Blount	14	40	0
Shane Vereen	4	13	0
Receiving	Rec.	Yards	TD
Julian Edelman	9	109	1
Rob Gronkowski	6	68	1
Shane Vereen	11	64	0
Danny Amendola	5	48	1
Brandon LaFell	4	29	1
Defensive	Sacks	INT	PD
Rob Ninkovich	1	0	0
Chandler Jones	1	0	0
Malcolm Butler	0	1	3
Darrelle Revis	1	0	0
Passing	Comp.-Att.	Pass Yds	TD-INT
Russell Wilson	12-21	247	2-1
Rushing	Carries	Yards	TD
Marshawn Lynch	24	102	1
Russell Wilson	3	39	0
Receiving	Rec.	Yards	TD
Chris Matthews	4	109	1
Ricardo Lockette	3	59	0
Jermaine Kearse	3	45	0
Marshawn Lynch	1	31	0
Doug Baldwin	1	3	1
Defensive	Sacks	INT	PD
Bobby Wagner	0	1	1
Bruce Irvin	1	0	0
Jeremy Lane	0	1	1
Tony McDaniel	0	0	1

It was a memorable night all the way around for the Super Bowl MVP. Brady did have two interceptions, but he made the plays that mattered with the game on the line.

All four passes went to different targets, also putting him in the record books, as ESPN Stats & Info notes:

The late pass to Julian Edelman was the most memorable, since it essentially secured the title. New England's undersized receiver (5'10") made a huge impact as the leading receiver in the game.

Another formerly overlooked receiver who had a massive night was Chris Matthews. Seattle's leading receiver did not have a single reception in the NFL prior to the Super Bowl before catching four passes on Sunday. You read that right.

Matthews and Edelman finished with nearly identical stats, but Matthews had an average of 27.3 yards per catch. Needless to say, stars come in all types of packages when it comes to the biggest game of the year.

Butler's pick to end Seattle's scoring threat will go down as the unforgettable play from Sunday night. However, it's clear that so much more went into the big game. It should be interesting to see what happens in the future for the notable stars.

Matthews was barely on the roster before shining. Butler was an undrafted rookie who now has a bright future. Oh, and that Brady guy is now looking to eclipse all other quarterbacks in Super Bowl wins—something that might happen with the current core in New England.

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